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Sports Dentistry
World Rugby to use 'smart' mouthguard technology
World Rugby plans to invest $2.1 million on "smart" mouthguard technology that can detect brain injuries sustained by players during games, according to a report published by the Associated Press.
October 17, 2023
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Oral-Systemic Link
84% of women 50 and older are unaware of menopause link to oral health
Eighty-four percent of women age 50 and older are not aware of the connection between menopause and oral health, according to a study conducted by Delta Dental.
September 25, 2023
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Periodontics
Researchers develop at-home device for diagnosing gingivitis
An at-home test that can diagnose gingivitis may soon be a reality, according to researchers from the University of Cincinnati.
September 18, 2023
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Public Health
Study links health, dental records for Sjögren's patient care
Investigators have linked electronic health records and electronic dental records to provide better care for people with Sjögren's disease.
August 30, 2023
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Oral Cancer
High oral HPV burden puts older men at risk of oropharyngeal cancer
Older men carry the highest burden of oral HPV, putting them at the greatest of oropharyngeal cancer.
August 22, 2023
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Public Health
Study to explore links between oral, mental health in women with HIV
A study involving researchers from three major universities will explore connections between oral and mental health in women with HIV.
August 9, 2023
Woman Depression
Insurance
New Calif. law will change dental plan disclosures
A California Dental Association-sponsored bill will improve dental plan disclosures for dentists and patients.
August 7, 2023
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Vulnerable Populations
Social networks may positively influence oral health outcomes
Social networks improved some oral health outcomes, including dental care visits.
August 1, 2023
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Oral Bacteria
MIT team discovers protein that helps maintain oral cavity biome
The research focused on an oral cavity protein called zymogen granule protein 16 homolog B (ZG16B).
July 24, 2023
Gum Inflammation
Orofacial Pain
Lower lip sensation loss after mandibulectomy may not be irreversible
The loss of sensation in the lower lip caused by damage to the inferior alveolar nerve during mandibulectomy may no longer be irreversible.
July 17, 2023
The sensation of the lower lip gradually recovered after inferior alveolar nerve sacrifice. (a) Sensory disturbance area diagram of the lower lip one month after operation. (b) Sensory disturbance area diagram of the lower lip three months after operation. (c) Sensory disturbance area diagram of the lower lip six months after operation. (d) Sensory disturbance area diagram of the lower lip one year after operation. (e) The proportion of lower lip sensory recovery area at three, six, and 12 months after surgery based on the area with lower lip sensory disturbance at one month after surgery. Licensed by CC BY-NC-ND. Image courtesy of the International Journal of Oral Science.
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U.S. oral health is at a standstill. Hygienists may be the answer
Are dental hygienists the answer to making care more accessible in the U.S.?
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Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
This healing technique may ease pain after 3rd-molar surgery
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Infection Control
Lower post-surgery pneumonia rates tied to oral health
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Legal Issues
Ex-dental manager gets lengthy prison term
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Pediatrics
Missing teeth may make kids targets for bullies
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U.S. oral health is at a standstill. Hygienists may be the answer
By Melissa Busch
Are dental hygienists the answer to making care more accessible in the U.S.?
September 16, 2025
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This healing technique may ease pain after 3rd-molar surgery
By Melissa Busch
A healing therapy that involves a transfer of energy via gentle touch may be linked to a reduction in pain after wisdom tooth surgery, according to a study.
September 16, 2025
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Lower post-surgery pneumonia rates tied to oral health
By Ava Barros
A presurgery guided oral care routine may cut patients' pneumonia risk and shorten hospital stays, reports a study in PLoS One.
September 16, 2025
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Ex-dental manager gets lengthy prison term
By Melissa Busch
A former dental manager, who served time for similar offenses, was sentenced for allegedly defrauding two Florida practices where she worked.
September 15, 2025
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Missing teeth may make kids targets for bullies
By Karie Neeley Anderson
Children from low-income backgrounds with tooth loss may be nearly twice as likely to be bullied.
September 15, 2025
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This may protect juice from decaying teeth
By Ava Barros
A PLoS One study reported that juice briefly alters oral lubrication. The results offer new insight into saliva’s role in protecting tooth enamel and its response to sugar.
September 15, 2025
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Do’s and don’ts for increasing production
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Is your practice operating at peak capacity? Dr. Roger P. Levin breaks down how to increase your practice production by as much as 50%.
September 15, 2025
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Ultrasound may zap biofilms in the future
By Ava Barros
High-intensity focused ultrasound might be effective in eliminating biofilms from titanium dental implant surfaces, reports research recently published in the International Journal of Implant Dentistry.
September 12, 2025
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How to keep your RCM moving when dental patient flow slows
By Estela Vargas
Use seasonal patient lulls to improve your revenue cycle management (RCM) and finish the year strong, writes Estela Vargas, CRDH.
September 12, 2025
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5 steps to instantly find the dental career you've always wanted
By Melissa K. Turner
Dental professionals can fast-track their career through networking, smart social media, and polished personal branding, writes Melissa K. Turner, RDH.
September 12, 2025
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Dr. Tom Giacobbi on patient communication and personalization
By Kevin Henry
Dr. Tom Giacobbi is back with another quick tip, this time focusing on the power of personalized treatment recommendations for your patients.
September 12, 2025
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Dental students may not be ready for emergencies
By Melissa Busch
Dental students report being moderately prepared -- at best -- to handle medical emergencies, highlighting gaps in training, according to a study.
September 11, 2025
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